When she wants to, Mother Nature never fails to make a mess of things, and the recent eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano is a perfect example. Reportedly just a few hours before the skies filled with ash, scientists ascended the mountainside to set up monitoring equipment with a very familiar Toyota Hilux, and took some amazing photos along the way.

If you don't recall, this Hilux was heavily featured on the Arctic special of "Top Gear," and the "Top Gear" crew was also reportedly at the volcano at the same time as the scientists as part of a upcoming episode. We're guessing the scientists will make an appearance in the segment, although that's unclear at this point.The diesel-powered truck was heavily revised to cope with the cold climate, running large 38-inch tires and larger fuel tanks to survive the harsh terrain. The Arctic Trucks-built Hilux has made numerous media appearances since its first appearance on "Top Gear," and its reputation should only be further enhanced by the coming episode.

I'm no fan of Toyota but that truck is COOL (no pun intended!). Nice size, GREAT looks and obviously it can go pretty much anywhere.I've never had a Japanese car but I could drive one of those, with the diesel please but without the studded tires, not necessary or desirable in the sunny South!Top Gear is one of my favorite shows, in spite of the snide remarks they make about the US... I bet there are some places in the UK that are every bit as bad as the worst places in New Orleans.

Top Gear is a great show, although I agree that it is more of an entertainment show, then an informative car show. However, at least it is funny, entertaining, and interesting and hosted by actual TV personalities. Most other car shows just have some dude who has never been on TV before spewing numbers all awkwardly lol

lay off Top Gear, if you can't take the occasional jibe then you obviously don't have a particularly great sense of humour. Actually reacting like that gives credence to some of the jibes about a nation that can dish it out but can't take it.

I feel like if you can't take jokes directed at your country, don't watch the show. It's like the Americans make fun of the Canadians all the time and vice versa. Those are some nice trucks. I never understood why we got the Tacoma when everyone else got the Hilux.

Top Gear is the best car show ever! The challenge of driving old cars from Florida to New Orleans was so cool, not to mention the time they drove from San Francisco to Bonneville.The Polar Special and the crossing of Namibia are specially sweet.Oliver!!! :grin: